@article{ref1,
title="Effective use of naloxone by law enforcement in response to multiple opioid overdoses",
journal="Prehospital emergency care",
year="2016",
author="Kitch, Bryan B. and Portela, Roberto C.",
volume="20",
number="2",
pages="226-229",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Growing rates of opioid abuse and overdose throughout the nation have lead some community organizations to develop naloxone administration programs. <br><br>METHODS: In Pitt County North Carolina, two of our law enforcement agencies were trained in the identification of opioid overdose and use of naloxone therapy. <br><br>RESULTS: Attributed partially to introduction of fentanyl into the illicit drug market, our community experienced a 48-hour period in which officers successfully deployed five doses of antagonist medication to four individuals. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This article presents case descriptions demonstrating the feasibility and safety of law enforcement naloxone programs. Key words: opioid; heroin; EMS; naloxone; overdose; substance abuse<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1090-3127",
doi="10.3109/10903127.2015.1076097",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10903127.2015.1076097"
}